Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 quarterback crisis intensified when Cooper Rush was benched for undrafted rookie Jack Strand, whose first pass attempt...

Three early turnovers handed Carolina a 10-0 first-quarter lead, dooming Atlanta's red-uniform debut.

• QB chaos: Cooper Rush benched after two...

Patrick Jones II is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta after a back injury, forcing Carolina to rotate Trevis Gipson, Princely Umanmielen,...

• QB room shift: Penix in line to start Thursday vs. Green Bay as Atlanta nears full health
• ACL return step: Full practice moves him from availability to game consideration
• Week 3 outlook: 2-2 team awaits final update before potential starting plan

Zach Harrison, a former third-round pick cut at roster deadline, rejoins the Falcons' 53-man roster for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The 25-year-old brings 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles from 40 games over the last three seasons.

Zach Harrison's return from the practice squad arms Atlanta with a third-round pick who posted 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in seven 2025 starts, adding depth to the defensive line for the Panthers matchup.

Atlanta is tweaking its lineup on offense and defense ahead of Sunday's home opener.

• QB move: Cooper Rush draws the start against Carolina
• DL...

The Week 2 injury report for the Atlanta Falcons is now available on Yahoo Sports, originally from USA TODAY.

• Atlanta sticks with Rush despite his two interceptions and pick-6 in the Week 1 loss, citing his overall efficiency and veteran poise
• Coach...

Atlanta can rebound from the Pittsburgh loss by controlling the run game and containing Carolina's explosive attack.

• Rushing edge: Bijan Robinson...

• Season-ending blow: Da'Shawn Hand lands on IR after suffering a quad injury in Week 1 that requires surgery.
• Depth hit: The veteran defensive...

Falcons face unstable QB situation with Cooper Rush starting despite back issues and rookie Jack Strand as lone traditional backup.

• Media...

Atlanta's defense ranks among the NFL's best and is set to serve as the foundation of the team, facing its next major test against Bryce Young and the Panthers.

Did starting Cooper Rush over Jack put Atlanta at a disadvantage? The Locked On Falcons All-22 review dives into Week 1 loss details, including play calling and coaching decisions.

The Falcons have just two active running backs — Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. — plus one on the practice squad.

Losing Tyler Goodson to the...

The 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh exposed Atlanta's shaky quarterback plans, after Tua Tagovailoa's back spasms forced Cooper Rush into the lineup and left the team undecided ahead of the home opener.

Za’Darius Smith and Brandon Dorlus addressed the media ahead of Atlanta’s Week 2 game versus the Carolina Panthers.

Atlanta's offensive line and defensive tackle depth took simultaneous hits after the Steelers loss.

• Chris Lindstrom enters concussion protocol,...

• Cooper Rush starts at quarterback with rookie UDFA Jack Strand as backup after Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. were both ruled out
• Tagovailoa...

• Cooper Rush starts at QB after joining the team the day before camp and packing for just a week, with undrafted rookie Jack Strand as backup.
• If...